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Why celebrity chefs flock to Dubai

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A host of well-known chefs have opened branches of their world-famous restaurants in the city. Here are just a few.

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Are edible flowers a solution for the struggling floriculture sector?

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The ANTEA project studies 40 edible flowers in an initiative financed by the EU Cohesion Policy

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Take a gastronomic journey through Japan

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Michelin-starred chef Thierry Voisin guides us through the flavours that make Japan.

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"Veganity": World's largest vegan restaurant opened in Dubai

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Each year as more and more people kick their meat habit and go plant-based, even fast-food giants are offering vegan alternatives to meat. In Dubai, one restaurant is hoping to get into the Guinness book of records for having the ‘world’s largest vegan menu’.

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The secrets of shoyu, the one thing you find on every table in Japan

In partnership with Taste of Japan

In Japan, soy sauce is an artform. Made with three elements: raw materials, techniques and fermentation time, each product is unique.

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The Japanese Yellowtail and the "Blue Revolution"

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Yellowtail is one of Japan's favourite fish.and to meet the demand, researchers have developed a pioneering technology to produce it, whilst preserving the oceans.

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Discover the art of the surimi masters in Odawara

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In Japanese, its name means chopped fish. But the Surimi that has been produced in Japan for a millennium is nothing like the industrial sticks sold in Europe.

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Oysters and sake - a perfect match

In partnership with JFOODO

Sake is a great alternative to wine to accompany seafood dishes

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Food for Change event sees 215 chefs create special sustainable menus

Hotel association Relais & Châteaux has paired with grass-roots organisation Slow Food to help promote sustainability whilst also saving culturally significant foods.

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Konjac: the future of health food is already here

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Konjac has been grown in Japan for centuries. Historically, the plant was appreciated for its healing qualities. It is now cooked in many forms and popular among westerners keen to keep an eye on their physique and health.

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European chefs discover the delight of Japanese sake

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Sake, a complex drink from Japan is gaining popularity among cooks and wine enthusiasts in Europe especially as an accompaniment to seafood dishes

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Langoustine carpaccio marries perfectly with Japanese sake

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Sake specialists are trying their best to introduce the unique characteristics of this complex fermented drink to the greatest number of people outside Japan

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An expert reveals how best to drink Japanese sake

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In Japan, there are not many rules for drinking sake, but one fundamental rule is that you never serve yourself

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In Japan, Miso is known as 'food for the soul'

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Miso is one of the most important ingredients in Japanese cuisine and forms the basis of almost every meal

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The secret of making Sake

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In this exclusive video we show you each step in the sake production process

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How to do Dubai on a budget

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Must-try hole-in-the-wall restaurants, free experiences and bargain shopping spots worth exploring in the emirate.

France

French chef wants out of Michelin guide after being stripped of a star

Taking to Euronews, Michelin refuted Veyrat's accusations, saying that "in no way" did any inspector mention a "cheddar emulsion" as a reason to remove the star.

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From Brighton to London: The first zero waste restaurant in the UK

Silo is starting a sustainable restaurant trend that's starting to spread all over the world.

Japan

Watch: Ninja-themed cafe opens in Japan

Owners of the company said that their goal is to put on events that Japan, and indeed the world, has never seen before.

Living

Cub restaurant: a new take on (sustainable) luxury dining

CUB in London explores sustainable solutions and champions minimum waste, in style.